Paris Olympic Games 2024, Women’s Football: Schedule, Players, Format, Teams, Where To Watch

As the world eagerly anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the women’s football tournament is set to captivate audiences with its blend of skill, passion, and fierce competition. Kicking off on July 25, a day before the official opening ceremony, this event promises to showcase the pinnacle of women’s football talent from across the globe.

Format and Teams

Twelve nations will vie for Olympic glory in a tournament structure that combines group-stage drama with knockout-round intensity. The teams are divided into three groups of four, with the top two from each group automatically advancing to the quarter-finals. The two best third-placed teams will also progress, ensuring that every match in the group stage carries significant weight.

Group	Teams
A	Canada, France, New Zealand, Colombia
B	Germany, United States, Zambia, Australia
C	Japan, Brazil, Nigeria, Spain

Full Schedule

Group Stage (July 25 – August 1):

Date	Match	Time (IST)
July 25	Canada vs New Zealand	8:30 PM
	Spain vs Japan	8:30 PM
	Germany vs Australia	10:30 PM
	Nigeria vs Brazil	10:30 PM
July 26	France vs Colombia	12:30 AM
	United States vs Zambia	12:30 AM
July 28	New Zealand vs Colombia	8:30 PM
	Brazil vs Japan	8:30 PM
	Australia vs Zambia	10:30 PM
	Spain vs Nigeria	10:30 PM
July 29	France vs Canada	12:30 AM
	United States vs Germany	12:30 AM
July 31	Brazil vs Spain	8:30 PM
	Japan vs Nigeria	8:30 PM
	Australia vs United States	10:30 PM
	Zambia vs Germany	10:30 PM
August 1	New Zealand vs France	12:30 AM
	Colombia vs Canada	12:30 AM

Knockout Stages:

Quarter-Finals (August 3-4) Semi-Finals (August 6-7) Bronze Medal Match (August 9, 6:30 PM IST)

Gold Medal Match (August 10, 8:30 PM IST)

Venues and Locations

The women’s football event will be conducted across seven stadiums in France:

1. Bordeaux Stadium in Bordeaux
2. Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne
3. La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes
4. Lyon Stadium in Decines-Charpieu (near Lyon)
5. Marseille Stadium in Marseille
6. Nice Stadium in Nice
7. Parc des Princes in Paris

The gold medal match will be played at the Parc des Princes in Paris on August 10.

Key Players to Watch

This Olympic tournament features a mix of established stars and rising talents:

• Marta (Brazil): Six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, playing in her sixth and final Olympics.
• Wendie Renard (France): Captain and defensive stalwart for the host nation.
• Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman (USA): Young talents leading the USWNT’s new era.
• Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas (Spain): Ballon d’Or winners at the heart of the World Cup champions’ midfield.
• Barbra Banda (Zambia): Made history in Tokyo with consecutive hat-tricks.
• Racheal Kundananji (Zambia): Recently became the most expensive player in women’s football.
• Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria), Linda Caicedo (Colombia), and Alexandra Popp (Germany) are other notable stars to watch.

How to Watch Live 

The tournament will be broadcast globally through various media rights holders:

• France: France Télévisions
• United States: NBC
• New Zealand: SKY NZ
• Europe: Discovery Eurosport
• Japan: Fuji TV/NHK/Nippon TV/TBS/TV Asahi/TV Tokyo
• Germany: ARD/ZDF
• United Kingdom: BBC
• South Africa: SuperSport
• Australia: Nine

Fans should check local listings for specific broadcast times and streaming options in their region.

As the tournament approaches, excitement builds for what promises to be a showcase of the best in women’s football. With a mix of established powerhouses and emerging forces, the Paris 2024 Olympic women’s football tournament is set to deliver unforgettable moments on the global stage.